Use Of English 2007 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2007 Jamb Examination
Question 21
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the underlined letter(s).
pear?
pear?
The underlined letters ea in 'pear' are pronounced /eÉ™/.
Phonetic transcriptions:
dear - /dɪə/
year - /jɪə/
there - /ðeə/
near - /nɪə/
The sound in 'pear' /eə/ matches that in 'there' /ðeə/.
Hence, they share the same vowel sound.
Phonetic transcriptions:
dear - /dɪə/
year - /jɪə/
there - /ðeə/
near - /nɪə/
The sound in 'pear' /eə/ matches that in 'there' /ðeə/.
Hence, they share the same vowel sound.
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Question 22
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The refugees were received at the transit camp?
The refugees were received at the transit camp?
The word transit means temporary or intended for short stay.
The opposite of temporary is permanent.
Therefore, 'permanent' is the antonym of 'transit'.
The opposite of temporary is permanent.
Therefore, 'permanent' is the antonym of 'transit'.
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Question 23
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The man paid a large sum to redeem his mortgage property?
The man paid a large sum to redeem his mortgage property?
The word redeem means to regain possession of something in exchange for payment.
The opposite of redeem is to pawn, which means to give something as security for a loan, often losing possession temporarily.
Hence, 'pawn' is the antonym of 'redeem'.
The opposite of redeem is to pawn, which means to give something as security for a loan, often losing possession temporarily.
Hence, 'pawn' is the antonym of 'redeem'.
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Question 24
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Lami and her husband are simply munificent?
Lami and her husband are simply munificent?
The word munificent means very generous or liberal in giving.
The opposite of generous is niggardly, meaning stingy or miserly.
Thus, 'niggardly' is the correct antonym.
The opposite of generous is niggardly, meaning stingy or miserly.
Thus, 'niggardly' is the correct antonym.
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Question 25
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
'Is it necessary for us to go?' she asked in her shrill voice?
'Is it necessary for us to go?' she asked in her shrill voice?
The word shrill describes a high-pitched and piercing sound.
The opposite of shrill is quiet or low-toned.
Therefore, 'quiet' is the antonym of 'shrill'.
The opposite of shrill is quiet or low-toned.
Therefore, 'quiet' is the antonym of 'shrill'.
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Question 26
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The police demanded a factual account of the accident?
The police demanded a factual account of the accident?
The word factual means based on facts or reality.
The opposite is 'uncorroborated', which means not supported by evidence or lacking verification.
Hence, 'an uncorroborated' is the antonym of 'factual'.
The opposite is 'uncorroborated', which means not supported by evidence or lacking verification.
Hence, 'an uncorroborated' is the antonym of 'factual'.
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Question 27
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The suggestions he made were very unobtrusive.
The suggestions he made were very unobtrusive.
The word unobtrusive means not attracting attention or not noticeable.
The opposite of unobtrusive is forceful or noticeable.
Therefore, 'forceful' is the correct antonym.
The opposite of unobtrusive is forceful or noticeable.
Therefore, 'forceful' is the correct antonym.
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Question 28
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Mr. Adeyemo is quite a conceited young man?
Mr. Adeyemo is quite a conceited young man?
The word conceited means excessively proud of oneself or vain.
The opposite of conceited is unassuming, meaning modest or humble.
Hence, 'an unassuming' is the correct antonym.
The opposite of conceited is unassuming, meaning modest or humble.
Hence, 'an unassuming' is the correct antonym.
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Question 29
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The stadium was seething with people when we entered?
The stadium was seething with people when we entered?
The word seething means full of people or activity, often in a state of agitation.
The opposite of full or crowded is empty.
Therefore, 'empty' is the antonym of 'seething'.
The opposite of full or crowded is empty.
Therefore, 'empty' is the antonym of 'seething'.
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Question 30
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The vice-chancellor relinquished power at the end of his term?
The vice-chancellor relinquished power at the end of his term?
The word relinquished means to give up or let go of something, especially power or control.
The opposite of give up is to cling on to or hold tightly.
Hence, 'clung on to' is the correct antonym.
The opposite of give up is to cling on to or hold tightly.
Hence, 'clung on to' is the correct antonym.
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